IT strategy consultant

We’re seeking a strategic thinker with a passion for new technologies and innovation. This is a chance to make your mark on Shell’s direction, and develop your professional and personal skills within a supportive, global company.

What's the role

As an IT Strategy Consultant, you’re going to be providing vital consulting support for strategic IT themes that will impact our business performance. That means analysing our technology portfolio, reviewing trends and innovations in the market, and cultivating a deep understanding of the dynamics of our business. Information which you will then use to define and develop strategic, competitive insights and advise, backed by solid data.

More specifically, your duties will include:

Analyzing business goals and objectives by engaging with senior business leaders.

Providing your view on how IT and new digital technologies can help us to achieve our goals.

Developing clear recommendations, underpinned by data and a solid business case.

Your excellent people skills will be crucial here, as you nurture collaborative stakeholder relations at every level to influence and drive our strategies, and, importantly, guide people to make changes that will have a direct impact on our commercial success.

Where you fit in

You’re going to be a vital part of our IT Strategy Consulting Center of Expertise (CoE), a team of professionals who are passionate about helping Shell use technology to drive our business into the future. The CoE partners closely with each area of our business to develop IT Strategic insights where they matter most.

Requirements

What we need from you

We’re keen to hear from men and women who have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in IT and/or Management, along with relevant IT experience and knowledge of digital technologies. Beyond that, we’d hope to see as many of the following as possible on your CV:

Ideally, experience of strategic consultancy.

Proven track record of nurturing strong stakeholder relationships at every level.

Experience of Oil & Gas and/or Energy industries will be beneficial.

Evidence of your resilience and ability to successfully manage challenge and conflict.

Excellent oral and written presentation skills

Our values

Shell is a company with shared values. Honesty, integrity, and respect aren't simply a strapline: they are a part of everything we do. What's more, Shell is an equal opportunities company, and we place the highest possible value on the diversity of our people and our inclusive approach. Join us and you’ll belong to a world where you can feel pride in your achievements and propel your career with global opportunitiesWomen’s perspective

We care deeply about fostering a truly diverse workplace. We believe in doing everything we can to make Shell as flexible, appealing and supportive a place for women to work as possible. We help with things like our formal (and informal) flexible working. Like our global and transparent pay policies, backed by a leadership team fully supportive of our diversity ambitions. And we'll foster your career through our Women's Career Development programme.

People with an impairment

At Shell, we're all about top talent. End of story. We encourage anyone who may face an impairment to see Shell as a place where you'll be fully supported to grow and develop your career. It's as simple as that. If you'd like to apply, just let us know about your circumstances. We can support you throughout the process: from application, to interview, to your first day of a rewarding career with us.

Company DescriptionThe world faces energy challenges that are becoming more complex each day. We’re looking for people who share our passion for taking on those challenges with cutting edge technology, innovative thinking and a commitment to properly managed risk. Shell develops and operates some of the largest and most complex projects in the world and we always endeavour to work at the leading edge of technical innovation.

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